Moment Hibs fans tear down Union flag on balcony ahead of Luzern...
Moment Hibs fans tear down Union flag on balcony ahead of Luzern clash

Moment Hibs fans tear down Union flag on balcony ahead of Luzern clash

HIBS fans have been soaking up the Swiss hospitality ahead of their Conference League second leg clash against Luzern. But a few of them left a sour taste in the mouth with locals as they took down a flagpole displaying a Union Flag as they got the pre-match pints in at the picturesque Swiss town. 2 The flag aloft the cafe where the Hibs fans were drinking 2 The flag was taken down In a video widely shared on social media , Hibs fans can be heard chanting 'Hibees, Hibees' when the flag pole is pulled down and the flag taken off. Fellow fans applauded their efforts, sparking criticism from rival supporters online. Lee Johnson 's side are in the driving seat to qualify for the next round with a sensational Battle of Britain clash awaiting them should they make it. The winners of tonight's tie will face English Premier League side Aston Villa in a money-spinning match for a place in the Conference League group stage. Read More Football Stories STANDING FIRM Celtic ready to risk SPFL fine as they double down on Gers allocation stance TOP OFFER Killie vs Celtic: Get £20 free bets, £10 casino bonus & huge boost at BoyleSports It will also tee up a sensational Easter Road return for John McGinn , who left Easter Road for the Birmingham-based club in 2018. Hibs took a commanding two-goal lead into tonight's clash in Switzerland after Joe Newell , Jordan Obita and Dylan Vente scored last week to seal a 3-1 victory. The Leith side took an early lead in this evening's second leg at the Swissporarena through Elie Youan but it didn't take long for the hosts to pull a goal back. Jakub Kadak netted minutes later to level the game on the night and to restore their two-goal deficit as Hibs held onto their advantage going into the half-time break. Most read in Europa League BLOCK PARTY Gers-Celtic ticket row explodes as Gers write to SPFL demanding away allocation PASTURES NEW Key Celtic first team coach quits Parkhead for major career change DOCTOR'S ORDERS Morelos spotted back on football pitch for first time since Rangers exit HOTTING UP McCoist in awkward live TV moment as presenter insists 'this can't be helping' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page

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